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STOCKPORT STUDENTS ‘MADE UP’ WITH END OF YEAR SHOW

Around 20 Media Make-up students showcased their own designs and costumes on the catwalk for their Final Show, in the Peter Barkworth Theatre at Stockport College. The show was a sell-out and the packed audience was spellbound by the quality of the work presented on the night, which was … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPO EXPOSES IMPROVED PROGRAMME

Organisers of the 2013 Stockport Expo have announced an improved programme introducing more  seminars, more exhibitors and more networking opportunities.             Stockport Business Expo is taking place at … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER UNITED’S SIR ALEX FERGUSON TO RETIRE

After a few hours of media speculation, it has been confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson, one of world's most successful football managers and winner of 38 trophies since taking over 1986, is to retire after the game against West Brom on May 19th. There are bound to be many Stockport fans who will be … [Read more...]

PUPILS TO BENEFIT FROM PERSONALISING EDUCATION

Children across the borough are set to benefit from a pioneering new education project run by Stockport Council.   The Council is working towards all pupils having a one-page profile and is the first local authority in the country to commit to this approach.    23 schools in … [Read more...]

FAMILIES URGED NOT TO MISS OUT ON FREE SCHOOL MEALS

Stockport Council is encouraging families who are entitled to Free School Meals not to miss out. Some Stockport families are still paying for school meals for their child when they do not have to. They could be claiming up to £350 a year for each … [Read more...]

MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK ATTENDS MEET THE BUYER 2013

Last month, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) attended the annual Meet the Buyer event held at Stockport Town Hall. Arranged by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, this event gave some 200 local businesses the opportunity to meet purchasing departments from Stockport’s leading … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER VOTED BRITAIN’S BEST AIRPORT

Manchester Airport has been named by travellers as the best in the UK, according to a survey by Skyscanner and featured on Travelbite.  Manchester's Ringway is the third busiest in the country, welcoming nearly 20 million passengers each year. It has been voted as having the best customer … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT – A GREAT PLACE FOR TALENT

STOCKPORT is already home to an eclectic mix of over 12,000 organisations, from global brands to smaller companies and emerging businesses; it has a thriving business community both in the centre and across the many business parks, many of whom have deep roots and an established heritage, and a … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER AIRPORT SEES RISE TO 19.81 MILLION PASSENGERS

During the last 12 months, 19.81 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport, delivering an extra 680,000 people more than the last financial year - equalling a 3.6% year on year growth. The increase in passenger numbers has been attributed to the fourteen new destinations, … [Read more...]

MARKETING STOCKPORT SPONSORS 2013 AWARDS

Marketing Stockport is delighted to be sponsoring the ‘Award for Training Young People’ at this year’s Stockport Business Awards.  As reported in this week's business section of the Stockport Express,         Stockport is gaining a … [Read more...]